NASCAR’s national series are back in Indiana this weekend, headlined by the iconic Brickyard 400 that will crown the Cup Series champion on Sunday evening. The event marks a key moment in the season, drawing fans to the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway and its neighboring Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
A packed weekend of on‑track action
The weekend’s schedule is densely packed with practice and qualifying sessions across both venues. Friday’s agenda includes practice for the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, the Cup Series, the ARCA Menards Series and the Craftsman Truck Series, setting the stage for a busy Saturday.
Friday’s on‑track action features the LiUNA 150 ARCA Menards Series race at 4:30 p.m., followed by the TSport 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at 7 p.m. These events give drivers a final chance to fine‑tune their setups before the weekend’s climax.
Saturday brings qualifying for the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and the Cup Series, determining the lineups for the Pennzoil 250 O’Reilly Auto Parts race later that afternoon at 3 p.m. The qualifying sessions are crucial for starting positions in the upcoming Sunday finale.
Sunday’s climax arrives at 6 p.m. with the Brickyard 400 Cup Series race, the centerpiece of the weekend. After the race, the Cup, O’Reilly Auto Parts and Craftsman Truck Series will take a breather before returning the following weekend for the next round of competition.